What is RatioMeter for YouTube?
YouTube removed visible dislike counts, making it harder to know if a video is worth watching. So I made a free Chrome extension called RatioMeter to bring them back, but with a twist. It uses the Return YouTube Dislike API for accurate community-sourced data.
Problem
Users struggle to know if a video is worth watching due to YouTube's removal of visible dislike counts, leading to potential time wasted on clickbait or low-quality content.
Solution
A free Chrome extension that displays dislike counts and ratios using community-sourced data from the Return YouTube Dislike API, allowing users to gauge video credibility instantly.
Customers
YouTube content creators, cautious viewers avoiding clickbait, and digital marketers/researchers analyzing video performance.
Unique Features
Leverages Return YouTube Dislike API for real community data (not estimates), provides ratio metric (likes vs. dislikes), and works as a lightweight browser add-on.
User Comments
Restores transparency YouTube removed
Reliable alternative to hidden dislikes
Uses actual community feedback
Simple one-click integration
Saves time avoiding bad content
Traction
Free tool with undisclosed user count; integrates with open-source Return YouTube Dislike API (used by 5M+ users globally per its GitHub).
Market Size
The global Chrome extension market had 143.6 million users in 2023 (Statista), with YouTube being the #2 most visited site worldwide, indicating massive demand for video analytics tools.
